{"id":8236,"date":"2026-02-23T02:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenortherngazette.com\/?p=8236"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:56:43","slug":"tehri-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenortherngazette.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/tehri-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tehri Lake Festival from March 6 to 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cHimalayan O\u2082 \u2013 The Tehri Lake Festival\u201d (HO\u2082-TTLF) from March 6 to 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tehri, <\/strong>Feb 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uttarakhand\u2019s largest youth-led adventure and cultural celebration, \u201cHimalayan O\u2082 \u2013 The Tehri Lake Festival\u201d (HO\u2082-TTLF), transforming Tehri Lake and surrounding locations into a vibrant hub of sport, arts, culture, music, and local heritage, will be held from \u00a0March 6 to 9, 2026 at the picturesque Tehri Lake.<\/p>\n

Organised by the district administration of Tehri Garhwal\u00a0<\/strong>in collaboration with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB)\u00a0t<\/strong>his is part of Gham Tapo Tourism (Basking in the Sunshine Tourism), a winter tourism initiative in Uttarakhand, India, launched by Honourable Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Billed as a celebration where \u201cfreedom meets the mountains,\u201d HO\u2082\u2013TTLF is a four-day experiential festival that brings together adventurers, creators, performers, and families to embrace the spirit of \u201cFreedom in the Mountains\u201d against the stunning backdrop of the Himalayan foothills. The event will feature electrifying performances by acclaimed acts such as Pandavaas and Amit Trivedi, adding a powerful musical dimension to the festivities.<\/p>\n

Nitika Khandelwal\u00a0(<\/strong>IAS), District Magistrate Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, said, \u201cThis year, the four-day Tehri Lake Festival will not be limited to just Tehri Lake, but activities will also be organised at main tourist destinations of the district, so that famous tourist spots can become centres of tourist activities. We have partnered with over 100 Hotels across the district who will provide support and accommodation with dedicated rooms during the festival dates.”<\/p>\n

With the tagline \u201cBreathe the Himalayas\u201d, the festival will see eight trekking routes in the region, where local youth will be trained as guides to accompany tourists on the trekking routes. \u201cWe want people to celebrate the vibrant energy of mountain life, challenge participants to explore new experiences, and showcase the region\u2019s natural beauty and cultural heritage\u201d, she further continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cChief Minister Shri, Pushkar Singh Dhami\u2019s has been focusing on transforming the state into a year-round destination and initiatives like Himalayan O\u2082 \u2013 The Tehri Lake Festival 2026 and “Winter Char Dham” , adventure activities, and eco-tourism fall as part of this strategy\u201d further continued Nitika\u00a0Khandelwal\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival invites everyone \u2014 from students and adventurers,<\/strong>\u00a0to families and cultural aficionados \u2014 to come, compete, perform, explore, and create memories amidst the Himalayan foothills.<\/p>\n

Himalayan O\u2082 \u2013 The Tehri Lake Festival highlights & competitions include<\/p>\n